Population Structures and Dynamics, and Social Change: Studies in Honor of Antonio Golini (10/31/26)
Posted: 3/12/2026 (Conference)
This thematic series of Genus advances comparative population research by bringing together original contributions on demographic transitions, structural population change, and their social, economic, and policy implications across diverse world regions. In a context marked by persistent low fertility, population ageing, increased mobility, and widening inequalities, the series highlights the need for rigorous, internationally comparative research capable of linking national demographic trajectories to global processes.
The collection is conceived in honor of Professor Antonio Golini, a leading figure in Italian and international demography. Golini’s work consistently combined detailed empirical analysis with a strong comparative orientation, often using the Italian experience as a lens to interpret broader demographic dynamics. His legacy includes pivotal contributions to the institutional consolidation of demography in Italy, the diffusion of demographic knowledge, and the dialogue between scientific research and public policy.
Building on this intellectual tradition, the series provides a forward-looking forum for theoretical, empirical, and methodological contributions that address contemporary demographic challenges while engaging with long-standing debates in population studies.
Topics of interest include:
- Demographic transitions and structural population change
- Fertility decline and recovery in low-fertility societies
- Population ageing, welfare regimes, and intergenerational inequality
- Mortality differentials and health inequalities
- Internal and international migration and redistribution
- Population mobility and labor market dynamics
- Ageing and socio-economic sustainability across development contexts
- Demographic change, economic development, and policy responses
- Methodological advances in population analysis
Types of contributions:
- Original research articles
- Conceptual and methodological papers
- Invited essays reflecting on Golini’s scientific legacy and its relevance today
Guest edited by:
- Prof. Graziella Caselli, Sapienza University of Rome
- Prof. Viviana Egidi, Sapienza University of Rome
Deadline: 10/31/2026